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Pediatric color zone

Blue zone · 19–23 kg

Approximate Broselow-style airway reference. Confirm with actual tape/weight, local pediatric standards, and pharmacy/RT guidance.

Airway sizes

  • Cuffed ETT: 5.5 mm ID
  • Uncuffed ETT: 6.0 mm ID
  • Blade: Mac 2
  • SGA/LMA: size 3
  • Suction: 12 Fr

Stage before the attempt

  • Stage one ETT size smaller and one size larger.
  • Prepare suction, BVM/PEEP/filter, EtCO₂, SGA, and cric/FONA escalation per local policy.
  • Use measured weight, length-based tape, or pharmacy reference when available.

Vent start reminder

Use weight-based VT as an initial teaching estimate, then titrate to mechanics, oxygenation, ventilation, and pediatric ICU/RT guidance.